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A 32-year-old female asked:

6 yr old has stuffed nose red dots in throat earache fever 38.9 and stomachache, 3rd day of fever ear feels a little better should we start augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate).

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

See doctor: I would check to see if he has a strep throat and an ear check before starting augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). From the looks of your story it sounds like your child has a virus, but check with your doctor.

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